This year, a pair of spooky attractions are coming to Smithville at Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park 2018. The haunted house showcases two bone-chilling scenarios, “The Mansion of Terror” and “Zombie City: The Factory.” Neither is for the faint of heart, so only reserve tickets ($5+) if you’re truly ready to be terrified.

The scene that awaits you inside “The Mansion of Terror” is a somber one. It used to be an orphanage where “Saint Adella,” a beloved local woman, supposedly cared for parentless children. But after a while, when the orphanage was overflowing with residents, it became clear that Adella wasn’t actually caring for them at all—that she was actually subjecting them to black magic. Some of those children still haunt the hallways of the mansion. Nearby in “The Factory,” government agents have rolled into try to contain a sudden outbreak of a mysterious illness. Although, “illness” seems like a mild word for the zombie epidemic that’s taken over The Factory.

Banger’s beer garden is a popular spot to grab a craft beer year-round, but every October, there’s an extra reason to visit. Banger’s Oktoberfest draws in crowds each autumn with the promise of German brews, bites, and games. This year, the Oktoberfest celebrations will unfold from October 18th to the 20th, so mark your calendar.

Come to Banger’s Oktoberfest to try the bash’s signature brew, the Live Oak Brewing Company’s Oaktoberfest (a free firkin’s worth of the beer is tapped at the beginning of each day). Enjoy it with German bites such as spaetzle, weisswurst, and schnitzel. While you drink and eat, participate in German games such as stein-hoisting and competitive bratwurst-eating, and tap your toes to the live music delivered by local polka bands and yodelers. The unique international entertainment awaits at Banger’s Oktoberfest.

The Austin branch of Snowy Village Dessert Cafe is the first installment outside the state of California. When it debuted a few months ago, one of its owners explained to Eater Austin that this city seemed like the perfect place for a new outpost because Austinites are notoriously "adventurous" and "welcoming of new foods and experiences." Given that the bingsu shop already has a loyal local following, it seems like he was right.

Bingsu is a traditional Asian dessert similar to shaved ice, but with a creamier feel due to its milky base. Along with taiyaki, which is a croissant-like cake shaped like a fish, the bingsu has made a big impression on local diners. Indulge in a bingsu-based dessert loaded with fresh fruit and syrup or something even more decadent, like the Oreo bingsu sundae. It features crumbled Oreos, chocolate syrup, milk syrup, and whipped cream with a single whole Oreo on top. If you want to try the taiyaki, you can order sweet or savory versions like Nutella-banana or ham and cheese.

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